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Gateway TM 5150 manual Keyboard and LCD Panel, Component, Icon Description, G F A B C D E

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Keyboard and LCD Panel

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Component	Icon Description

A. System status	LED lights that indicate the status of various
indicators	system functions. See “System Status Indi-
(LEDs)	cators (LEDs)” on Page 4.

B. EZ Pad™ Plus	Controls the cursor movement on the screen.
pointing device
with scroll switch

C. Mouse buttons	Use the left mouse button for left-click func-
and rocker	tionality. Use the right mouse button for right-
switch for	click functionality. The rocker switch provides
scrolling	scrolling capability in software applications
capability	that support it.

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Gateway TM 5150 manual Keyboard and LCD Panel, Component, Icon Description, G F A B C D E

Contents

Contents Chapter 3 Using Your NotebookChapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook Chapter 2 Getting StartedChapter 4 Managing Power Use Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup ProgramAppendix C Contacting Gateway IndexChecking Out Your Notebook System Status Indicators LEDsKeyboard and LCD Panel BackKeyboard and LCD Panel ComponentIcon Description G F A B C D EIcon Description ComponentD. Modular option System Status Indicators LEDs IndicatorDescription A B C D E FGBack PortIcon Description A BCD E FRight Side Left SideComponent Icon DescriptionIcon Description ComponentB. PC Card slots Bottom 8 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookComponent Icon DescriptionGetting Started Installing the battery packConnecting the AC power Starting up your notebookInstalling the battery pack 1. Turn the notebook over To install the battery packChapter 2 Getting Started To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC power12 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Chapter 2 Getting Started14 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your NotebookUsing the keyboard ActionFunction keys KeyDescription Combination +KeyDescription Combination + Increases LCD brightness Decreases LCD brightnessPad lock keys Special keysKeyDescription Using the video system Setting up the composite video out portTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR SettingTo change the display resolution for an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo connect the computer to an external monitor 2. Click the Settings tab 3. Click Show settings icon on taskbar22 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbarUsing the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents 24 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookMouse Action TouchPad ActionMouse wheel and rocker switch equivalents Changing touchpad propertiesTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Do thisUsing an external mouse or keyboard 26 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookUsing the audio Adjusting the volumeTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsMaking an Audio Recording To make an audio recordingTo play back a recording in Media Player Chapter 3 Using Your NotebookMedia Player opens 2. Click File, then Open. The Open dialog box appearsUsing disc media To insert a discTo play an audio CD Playing an audio discSwapping drive modules To swap your drive modules5. Firmly push the drive module you are installing into the bay until the latch clicks into place and is firmly seated. If you don’t hear the click, try it again Using the diskette disk drive externally 34 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookSwapping hard disk drives To swap the hard disk drive36 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 10. Seat the latch down into position and secure with the screw Using PC Cards To insert a PC CardTo remove a PC Card Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar 2. Click the card that you want removeUsing the IR port To disable the IR portUsing the USB ports Using McAfee VirusScan To scan a disketteUpdating McAfee VirusScan 44 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Power Use ManagingCharging the battery pack Swapping the battery packUsing the battery Charging the battery packSwapping the battery pack To remove the battery pack48 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Monitoring the battery status Battery Meter iconBattery charge LED Pop-up status displayBuilt-in battery meter 50 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookTo use the Power Management Properties dialog box Managing powerWindows Power schemes To create a power schemeAlarm settings Using Standby mode in WindowsIf your and youIf your and youDo this notebookUsing Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT Windows 95 and Windows NTDo the following If yourModifying the power button mode Maximizing the battery lifeUsing the BIOS Setup Program Using the Power menuTo enter the BIOS Setup utility Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroduction The up arrow and down arrow keys select items in the menu Boot gives you the order of bootable devices in the system Using the Power menu To use the Power menuPower button switch settings To change the power button settingSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories 64 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookAppendix B Solo Notebook Accessories 66 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Calling GatewayCalling Gateway Contacting GatewayContact Index Page Page Page Index Couper le courant avant l’entretien Regulatory Compliance StatementsDisconnect power before servicing Notices 76 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookAll Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments